Regulation .04 Operating Room.
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The hospital shall have:
A.
Operating room neurosurgical services available 24 hours a day with appropriately trained support staff, and:
(1)
Necessary equipment and tools to aid in the care of acute stroke patients including equipment necessary for continuous hemodynamic monitoring; and
(2)
A written plan for neurosurgical procedures or evaluations to be performed within 2 hours of the determination they are clinically necessary which is approved by:
(a)
The neurosurgeons providing coverage; and
(b)
The stroke center medical director; or
B.
A written agreement with another hospital which:
(1)
Meets the requirements of this chapter;
(2)
Has operating room neurosurgical facilities that meet the requirements of this regulation; and
(3)
Is available to provide the required neurosurgical services to the patient.